Tuition fees
Tuition fees

Tuition fees at The Aquila School

At our school, every child benefits from a personalised and high-quality education that puts their needs first. Our fees at The Aquila School reflect this commitment and are structured to support families with flexible payment options.

Explore our fee guide to see how we make outstanding learning accessible. 

Tuition fees for 2026 – 2027

Early Years Foundation Stage

Ages 3 - 5

At our British and international school in Dubai, young learners explore, question and grow through play-based learning in a safe, stimulating environment. Guided by the British Early Years Foundation Stage, they develop confidence, curiosity and essential life skills through hands-on activities indoors and outdoors. 

Year group KHDA approved tuition fees Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN
Foundation Stage 1 AED 48,673 AED 19,469 AED 14,602 AED 14,602

Foundation Stage 2

AED 51,917

AED 20,767

AED 15,575

AED 15,575

Year group

Foundation Stage 1

Foundation Stage 2

KHDA approved tuition fees

AED 48,673

AED 51,917

Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC

AED 19,469

AED 20,767

Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR

AED 14,602

AED 15,575

Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN

AED 14,602

AED 15,575

Primary School

Ages 5 – 11

At The Aquila School, students develop strong academic skills in core subjects with the British National Curriculum adapted for the UAE.  
Here, learners grow through practical classroom learning, leadership opportunities and enriching extra-curricular activities, becoming confident and independent individuals. 

Year Group KHDA approved tuition fees Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN
Year 1 & 2 AED 54,081 AED 21,632 AED 16,224 AED 16,224

Year 3 & 4

AED 56,244

AED 22,498

AED 16,873

AED 16,873

Year 5 & 6

AED 59,489

AED 23,796

AED 17,847

AED 17,847

Year Group

Year 1 & 2

Year 3 & 4

Year 5 & 6

KHDA approved tuition fees

AED 54,081

AED 56,244

AED 59,489

Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC

AED 21,632

AED 22,498

AED 23,796

Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR

AED 16,224

AED 16,873

AED 17,847

Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN

AED 16,224

AED 16,873

AED 17,847

Secondary School

Ages 11 – 16

Students prepare for IGCSEs through the British Curriculum, building critical thinking, creativity and life skills.  
Through diverse extra-curricular opportunities, learners develop communication, research and self-management abilities, ready to thrive beyond the classroom. 

Year Group KHDA approved tuition fees Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN
Year 7 & 8 AED 64,897 AED 25,959 AED 19,469 AED 19,469

Year 9, 10 & 11

AED 71,386

AED 28,554

AED 21,416

AED 21,416

Year Group

Year 7 & 8

Year 9, 10 & 11

KHDA approved tuition fees

AED 64,897

AED 71,386

Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC

AED 25,959

AED 28,554

Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR

AED 19,469

AED 21,416

Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN

AED 19,469

AED 21,416

Post-16 Pathways

Ages 16 – 18 

Students progress with the IB Diploma or Vocational Pathways, preparing for top universities, apprenticeships or careers worldwide.  
Here, learners build resilience, confidence and independence to succeed both in the UAE and beyond. 

Year Group KHDA approved tuition fees Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN
Year 12 & 13 AED 77,876 AED 31,150 AED 23,363 AED 23,363

Year Group

Year 12 & 13

KHDA approved tuition fees

AED 77,876

Term 1 (40%) AUG - DEC

AED 31,150

Term 2 (30%) JAN - MAR

AED 23,363

Term 3 (30%) APR - JUN

AED 23,363

Discounts

We recognise the importance of siblings attending the same school and are pleased to offer generous sibling discounts for second and subsequent children:

  • Second child: 5% off KHDA approved tuition fees

  • Third child: 15% off KHDA approved tuition fees

  • Fourth child: 25% off KHDA approved tuition fees

  • Fifth child: 100% tuition fee waiver

  • Sixth and seventh child: 25% off KHDA approved tuition fees

Discounts are applied to KHDA approved tuition fees.

Discounts are applied to the youngest child(ren).

Sibling and corporate discounts cannot be combined.

*Subject to KHDA/ADEK approvals.

Our international school in Dubai offers corporate discounts to the following companies: Visa, Fazaa, Emirates, Esaad, HSBC. 

Should your company not be listed and you would like to avail a corporate discount with The Aquila School, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@theaquilaschool.com. 
 
Please note that corporate discounts are not combined with discounted fees and apply off KHDA approved fees. 
 
Any discounts offered are at the total discretion of the school and the school reserves the right to amend or remove these discounts at any time and without prior notice.

  • Pay in full by 31st May: 7%
  • Pay in full by 30th June: 5%
  • Pay in full by 31st July: 3%

*Terms & Conditions apply:

  • The Early Bird Discount is applied to the tuition fees being charged by the school for the academic year 2026-2027.
  • Families who participate in the Early Bird Discount prior to any annual tuition fee increase being formally announced will benefit from a fee freeze, allowing them to avail the 2025-2026 tuition fees. 
  • Should you decide to withdraw your child before the end of the academic year 2026-2027, the Early Bird discount will no longer be applicable, and the school reserves the right to charge the pro-rated approved tuition fees for the time the student attends the school. 
  • If you have an outstanding balance on your tuition fees for the current academic year, any re-enrolment fees paid may be applied to the outstanding amount first. Your child's seat reservation can only be confirmed once the tuition fee balance for the 2025-2026 academic year has been settled in full.
  • Corporate discounts will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on the contract agreement between the company and The Aquila School.
  • This offer can be combined with corporate and sibling discounts, where applicable. 
  • Discount is not applicable to transport or any other fees.
  • The school reserves the right to withdraw this Early Bird discount at any time.

Aquila Family Circle

One of the things we value most at The Aquila School is our strong and supportive community. Many of our families join us through personal recommendations from parents who have experienced first-hand what makes Aquila such a special place to learn and grow.

Through the Aquila Family Circle, current families can introduce friends, family members, colleagues or neighbours who are exploring school options and both families can benefit.

The referring family will receive an AED 5,000 cash benefit for the first family referred and AED 2,000 for each subsequent family referred, while the referred family will receive a 20% discount on tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, subject to the terms and conditions below.

Know a family who would love Aquila? Complete the referral form to introduce them to our Admissions Team.

Terms and Conditions
  • This offer is valid until Saturday, 31 October 2026.
  • This offer applies to any family referred by a current Aquila family.
  • To qualify, the referred student must be attending school by 31 October 2026, and the fees due on joining must be paid in full. Families joining before the start of term pay the enrolment deposit, and those joining once term has started pay the relevant term fees.
  • This offer applies for one academic year only, to tuition fees charged by the school for the 2026/2027 academic year.
  • The referring family will receive an AED 5,000 cash benefit for the first family referred and AED 2,000 for each subsequent family referred.
  • The cash benefit is conditional on all fees for the referring family being paid in full and will be paid at the end of June 2027. The school reserves the right to allocate the cash benefit against any outstanding balance on the referring family’s account.
  • The referred family will receive a 20% discount off their tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year. This can be combined with the Early Bird and Sibling discounts but cannot be combined with any other discount.
  • The referred family’s discount will be reflected on the AY 2026/2027 Term 3 invoice.
  • If the referred student withdraws before the end of the 2026/2027 academic year, the discount will be void, and the school reserves the right to charge the pro-rated approved tuition fees for the period of attendance.
  • The tuition discount is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash and cannot be applied to any other products or services.
  • The reward applies per family referred, not per student referred.
  • There is no limit on the number of referrals that can be made.
  • The school reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.

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